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Wherever you are right now, whether sitting, standing, take a moment to check in with yourself.

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Allow your body to find a comfortable position and let your hands rest naturally.

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Take a deep breath in and out, allowing yourself to be fully present in this moment.

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If it feels right, gently close your eyes or soften your gaze.

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Let's begin by taking a slow, deep breath in and out, inviting peace and stillness into

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your body.

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Start by focusing on your feet.

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Feel them grounded and connected to the surface beneath you.

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As you breathe in, say to yourself, thank you Lord for my feet that carry me, that support

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me as I walk through this life.

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Thank you for my body.

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Relax your feet.

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Move your awareness up to your legs.

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Feel the strength in your calves and thighs.

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Do you feel any tension there?

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Relax your calves and thighs.

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Thank you Lord for my body that holds me and carries me.

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Thank you Lord.

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Shift your attention to your belly.

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Feel it rise and fall with each breath.

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If you've carried children, acknowledge the life your body has created.

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Thank you Lord for my belly where I carried my children, a beautiful reminder of the gift

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of life.

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Thank you Lord for my body.

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Next bring your awareness to your chest.

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Feel the gentle rise and fall with each breath.

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With your next exhale, say thank you Lord for my breath and my body that sustains me.

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Now focus on your shoulders.

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Notice if you're holding any tension.

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Relax your shoulders and let them fall naturally.

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Lord, take anything that's on my shoulders and release it to you.

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Your burden is light.

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Move your focus down to your arms and hands.

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Feel them at rest.

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As you breathe in, say thank you Lord for my hands that allow me to create and nurture

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and care for others and myself.

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Thank you Lord for my hands.

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Gently bring your awareness to your entire body as you breathe deeply.

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Thank you Lord for this body wonderfully made, a vessel of strength, resilience, and love.

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Notice any areas in your body that hold any tension and relax that part of your body.

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Breathing in deeply and breathing out.

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Thank you Lord for my body.

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Let yourself relax.

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Take one more deep breath in and out.

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Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to your surroundings.

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Gently wiggle your fingers and toes and when you're ready, open your eyes or lift your

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gaze.

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Remember your body is you.

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is a gift. And wherever you are, you can take moments like this to pause, breathe,

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and express gratitude for the beautiful vessel God has given you. Thank you, Lord, for my body. Amen.